2007-01-11 14:19:11 · 10 answers · asked by Squirrlee-1 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Consumer Reports thinks so too for most infant seats, according to their new report.
However, other crash testing and, more importantly, data collected from real accidents and death rates proves otherwise and shows that infant seats currently on the market today do a fantastic job of protecting babies in crashses so long as parents follow the instructions in the manual and make sure that the seat is in the car properly according to directions and the child properly secured in the seat (tight harness, chest clip at level of armpits).
When isntalled, the seat should move less than an inch in any direction at the belt path. I could always get my babies' seats in so they didn't move at all. That is just at the belt path though - the back of the seat will move more.
If your seat doesn't seem to be in securely, you should be able to get the instalation checked by a certified passenger safety technician. Most areas have events where they do this or places you can go.
2007-01-11 14:24:55 · answer #1 · answered by Persephone 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh my gosh I felt this way also... I would put my 3 month old in his car seat and totally not feel like he is safe in it... until I took action. I looked on the net for a Seat Belt Safety check center and they referred me to my local California Highway Patrol location and I made an appointment to have the car seat checked and secured and the officer was soo helpful and told me important tips to keep my baby safe and I was soo glad I did it.. now I feel better the car seat barely moves and my baby is now secure. i noticed when installing the car seat correctly the officer had to put his weight into the base of the seat to make sure it was properly installed tightly. He also mentioned the baby must be in a rear facing seat position (preferably) in a convertible car seat til he is 1 years old and 20 lbs (both) not one or the other! Just a word of advise. Umm sorrie I can't think of the site but try callin your local highway patrol and ask around! Good Luck! take action trust me it'll help..sorrie so long msg lol! Good luck!
2007-01-11 15:58:34 · answer #2 · answered by collins2004_08 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I truly have a Graco, and that i did that some circumstances, yet I truly have heard memories like Hurleys moms and that i hated each 2d of having him snapped in there. I dont imagine that's secure. I did it per chance 4 circumstances and of those circumstances I cut back 2 of the journeys fairly fairly short because it made me so anxious. I had considered it achieved so oftentimes, i presumed it grow to be secure, notwithstanding it under no circumstances felt protect to me. Now that he's 10 mo, I truly have a floppy seat/lilypad that i exploit to pad the procuring cart and prefer that a lot more suitable constructive. I used to deliver the stroller and only purchase regardless of i could in tremendous condition, or placed the seat contained in the procuring cart. yet what frequently worked superb grow to be donning him in a toddler Bjorn. I couldnt %. up heavy such issues as water bottle residences, notwithstanding it kept him secure and chuffed even as I shopped somewhat.
2016-10-30 21:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by canevazzi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it depends on the brand of car seat you have and if you have the latch system. I do have the latch system and thought that my son's infant seat fit well in the car.
2007-01-11 14:47:36 · answer #4 · answered by Rosey55 D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My family keeps foster kids and have had tons in car and booster seats and they were never loose, not when put in properly.Go back and double check everything to make sure it's in tack.If it still isn't secure, take the seat to someone that knows this stuff very well and have them show you.
2007-01-11 15:01:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They always seem too loose to me.
Have a car seat technician go over it with you. Call your local hospitals, they either have one or know where to find one. It's worth it. We were in an accident (very minor), but I had just installed the seat myself, and after I had my son checked out, I had a technician check the seat to see if we could still use it, and she helped me install it better.
2007-01-11 14:25:57 · answer #6 · answered by crazyjmommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should be so secure that they shouldn't move once in place. Go to your local police department or any other local organization that can help you make sure that it is properly installed. If not installed correctly, your infant could be terribly injured in an accident.
2007-01-11 14:24:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No your not the only one.
2007-01-11 14:23:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Britax and I feel like my son is very safe.
2007-01-11 14:58:21 · answer #9 · answered by Debbie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yours does not sound like it is properly installed. You can go to your local fire station and they should install it for you properly.
2007-01-11 14:25:00 · answer #10 · answered by Pdoodles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋